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News of May 06, 2007
Precisions on FAA STC for 172 Thielert...
On March 12, Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH received the official certification document from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), expanding the sales potential for modern kerosene piston aircraft engines in the US market. The installation of the Centurion 2.0 in the Cessna 172, from American as well as French production (under the Reims name), has been certified in Europe since the fall of 2006. The FAA STC allows installation of Centurion 2.0 diesel powerplants in the Cessna production series 172 F to S, and F 172 F to P.
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Every month: news, facts, and comments on the coming revolution for piston-engines aircrafts between 130 and 400 HP: Retrofitting a diesel engine to run on Jetfuel or Kerosene, reduce Gallons/Hour by some 30%, eliminate ignition systems (magnetos, spark plugs) and their problems, eliminate mixture control, increase TBO to 2,400-3,000 hours, increase performance between 6,000 and 12,500 ft., and drastically reduce Operating Costs.
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